Postcard
Enger-Kress Pocketbook Company
| The sign on the roof reads: "Enger-Kress Pocket Book Co." Originally a resort, this building was acquired by Enger-Kress Pocket Book Co. in 1902, where they manufactured handbags, wallets, coin purses and key holders. The two-story building has several towers and is surrounded by trees. In 1911 the building burned down, including all of the inventory. It was replaced by a brick building that was used until 1998. The company was dissolved in 2006. The postcard may appear to be a cyanotype, but it is printed in blue ink. |
| Image ID: | 151016 |
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| Creation Date: | 08 13 1908 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | West Bend |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Undivided back. 1¢ stamp. Private Mailing Card Era, 1898-1901. Authorized by an act of Congress on May 19, 1898. The postcard was not mailed until 1908. |
| Architectural details |
| Windows |
| Trees |
| Cities and towns |
| Factories |
| Leather industry and trade |
| Signs and signboards |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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